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Anime NYC is New York City’s anime convention! A showcase of the best of Japanese pop culture in the biggest city in America, Anime NYC brings anime fans and publishers together for three days of unique exhibits, exclusive screenings, extensive panels, and appearances by some of the biggest creators in Japan. Join us for a celebration of Japanese animation, manga, and cosplay in the heart of NYC!

Anime NYC is a creation of LeftField Media, a boutique event company made up of dedicated fans and experienced convention organizers.

We pick up manga at Kinokuniya, shop at Sunrise Mart, and snap far too many pictures at Sakura Matsuri. We’ve gone to premieres at JAPAN CUTS and saw Hatsune Miku in concert… three times. We love anime like you, live in NYC like you, and now bring all this together for you.

Anime NYC is a party, a market, and a festival; a dedicated showcase of Japanese popular culture; and a space for the anime and manga community to call our own.

Nope. Anime NYC is a creation of LeftField Media, a boutique event company made up of dedicated fans and experienced convention organizers.

We have a close relationship with Crunchyroll and are honored by their support, but Anime NYC isn’t run by them. You can expect to see a lot from Crunchyroll at Anime NYC, but Crunchyroll only runs one con – the super cool Crunchyroll Expo in California.

Nope. Anime NYC is its own event entirely. It is not part of New York Comic Con nor is it connected to the organizers of New York Comic Con. Both Anime NYC and New York Comic Con take place in the Javits Center, but we are not affiliated with New York Comic Con at all. We are also completely separate from the Anime Fest @ New York Comic Con. We have nothing to do with it.

Anime NYC takes place in the Javits Center on Manhattan’s West Side. Located at 655 W 34th St, the Javits is just blocks from Times Square, Grand Central, and Penn Station, and the 7 Train’s Hudson Yards station is right across the street.

Anime NYC is a creation of LeftField Media, a boutique event company made up of dedicated fans and experienced convention organizers. LeftField was founded by Greg Topalian, the original creator of New York Comic Con. Peter Tatara, behind guests, panels, and special events at the former New York Anime Festival, is Anime NYC’s Event Director.

All attendees six-years-old and up need a ticket to take part in Anime NYC. We recommend all children under 18 attend with an adult, and all children under 13 must have an adult with them while attending the event.

Absolutely. Cosplay is a huge part of convention culture, and we’re not looking to limit your creativity, but there are some rules, notes, and suggestions before you come to Anime NYC in costume…

COSPLAY RULES

Costumes must be appropriate to wear in public – if you can’t wear it on the streets of New York, you can’t wear it in Anime NYC.

Naked isn’t a costume. Anime NYC is an event which will draw fans of all ages, including those under 18.

Cosplay, costumes, and apparel associated with Nazis and organized hate groups are not allowed at Anime NYC. Absolutely no swastikas. Absolutely no SS emblems or uniforms.

This includes any sort of “ironic” or satirical costumes that re-appropriate Nazi paraphernalia. This includes cosplay of Nazis from fiction. It doesn’t matter if it’s from an anime, a video game, or a movie, if it’s a costume with a Nazi insignia on it, it’s not allowed at Anime NYC. You can cosplay as characters from Indiana Jones, Captain America, Hellsing, etc. as long as you’re not cosplaying as Nazis. If you look to cosplay as characters from media set in alternate versions of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, the same rule applies. Absolutely no swastikas. Absolutely no SS emblems or uniforms.

Can you cosplay as a Stormtroopers in Star Wars or the Zeon in Gundam? Yes. Anime NYC does not forbid science fiction and fantasy characters with designs loosely inspired by WWII.

Harassment of any kind is not welcome at Anime NYC. Any costume intended to harass, provoke, or intimidate isn’t allowed.

COSPLAY PROPS

Prop firearms are allowed only if they can’t be mistaken for real weapons. If it looks like a real gun, it cannot come into Anime NYC. Realistic prop guns with brightly-colored caps are not allowed.

No cap guns, airsoft guns, or BB guns at all.

Prop weapons are allowed at Anime NYC as long as they’re made of cardboard, foam, or similar light material. Plastic and wooden prop weapons are generally OK but must be reviewed by our security team.

No metal weapons, sharp weapons, or blunt weapons. This includes items like bokken and baseball bats.

Prop bows will be allowed providing they are unstrung. All arrows must have soft tips.

No water guns, silly string, vuvuzelas, or fire.

We want everyone at Anime NYC to be safe, and if our staff feel you’ve got something that isn’t safe, you won’t be able to bring it into the convention center.

Anime NYC is committed to fostering an atmosphere where attendees can count on a safe, inclusive, and rewarding experience, and harassment is the opposite of the community we want to create. If you feel harassed or see harassment, please report it to a member of our security team. Harassment of any kind is unwelcome at Anime NYC.

Motorized mobility vehicles are available for rent directly from the Javits Center, which you can do in advance by calling 212-216-2196 or by clicking here. A limited number of wheelchairs can also be reserved at no cost, and please call 212-216-2196 in advance to make a reservation.

Service Animals are welcome at the Javits Center provided they are leashed or under similar control as appropriate.

Anime NYC is a creation of LeftField Media, an event company made of dedicated fans and convention organizers. Anime NYC is built with tremendous support from Crunchyroll and publishers across the Japanese pop culture industry.